PM hints Govt to deliver 46% reduction in farming consents
The Government is set to announce two new acts to replace the contentious Resource Management Act (RMA) with the Prime Minister hinting that consents required by farmers could reduce by 46%.
Last week, he held several meetings with farmers - one in Hawke's Bay and one in Waikato.
With a general election less than 12 months away, the fight for the rural vote is underway.
Milking It understands in some parts of the country - like Southland - National is facing intense competition from none other than its two coalition partners - ACT and NZ First.
